Ok ok water... and flood emergencies

[nadinbrzezinski]

we need you to stay safe

Here are some guidelines, as a former disaster Tech... for the Mexican Red Cross

From now on BOIL any water you drink.

You should assume that your water supplies are not truly clean and safe... and yes many things happen to the water delivery system

This is a major disaster, so use only what you need, and if you need to wash dishes... fill a container, use some soap and use the water from the container to rinse... been done in places around the world for ever

Hate to break it up but showers will be a luxury right now.

But, if you get water out of the water supply BOIL IT for ten minutes before you even think of drinking it....

And in these cases diarrhea is not that rair either... if you can get any of the baby rehydration formulas, they work, if not use this formula

Emergency Diarrhea Rehydration formula:
1 liter (litre or quart) of water, one handful of sugar, one 3-finger pinch of salt.

http://www.oes.org/page2/11162~Oral_rehydration_therapy_for_diarrhea_for_children_or_adults.html

Forgot to add the drinking guidelines

In the first 4 to 6 hours based on body weight:


Up to 5 kg (11 lb) : 200 – 400 ml ( 1- 2 cups)
5-10 kg (11-22 lb) : 400 – 600 ml ( 2- 3 cups)
10-15 kg (22-33 lb): 600 – 800 ml ( 3- 4 cups)
15-20 kg (33–44 lb): 800 – 1000 ml ( 4- 4 cups) (4 cups is approximately 1 liter)
20-30 kg (44-66 lb): 1000 – 1500 ml ( 4- 6 cups)
30-40 kg (66-88 lb): 1500 – 2000 ml ( 6- 8 cups)
40 plus kg (88 lb) : 2000 - 4000 ml ( 8-16 cups) (2 to 4 liters)

Sorry, knew this by heart.... and do not use sports drinks, they are really wrong on the ratios

And for god sakes make sure you use boiled water!

And most importantly KEEP SAFE and GO TO HIGH GROUND if you are ordered to do so

[rurallib]

1. Thanks - good advice

[nadinbrzezinski]

2. Oh and add a banana for the potasium

[Debi]

3. Thanks for your advice!

:hi:

[Blue Gardener]

4. Cedar Rapids supply is severely threatened

Only 1 well out of 44 is functional.
Iowa City is sandbagging like crazy at the treatment plant. We are several days away from the crest here, so hopefully they can keep it safe.
Thanks for the great advice.